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Madison P.
Kansas City, MO
$10-25/hr
I tutor for the local elementary and middle schoolers when I was in high school. I have also helped all the children I have babysit with their schoolwork.
Hi! My name is Bailey and I am looking for part-time work as a tutor while I am in college! I have over a year of classroom experience as well as have experience working with ESL and Special Education students. I am really looking to work with elementary aged students and be there to supplement their learning throughout the...
Margaret S.
Kansas City, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as creative, easy going and caring.
I like working with kids because they are fun and see the world in a whole new light. They are exploring and learning in everything they do.
I'm looking for a job that works with children where I can sing, read, do crafts and do various cognitive activities.
I...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Able to tutor in both reading and writing, K-12. Master's of Science in Reading done through Northwest Missouri State. I have tutored a 3rd grader as well as a freshman in high school.
Grace R.
Kansas City, MO
$24/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Am A Warm, Caring, And Passionate Nanny Looking For A Great Fit For Both Myself And The Family!
My priorities are to create a safe, fun, and warm environment for kiddos to be able to play, explore, and grow! I love connecting with and caring for children and families!
I'd describe my personality as caring, organized, passionate!
I like working with kids because I love fostering great connections with them and watching...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Monica C.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
English, Writing, Math, Science, And Social Studies/History, And Research Tutor
I am a single mother of two grown kids (in their 20's). I have a BA in Government with a Concentration in Communications. For most of my career, I had my own company, MCR Consulting (Marketing, Communications, and Research). I had large corporate clients, including Sprint.
As a tutor, I can help with English, (creating good...
I am a college graduate from Rhodes College and would love to help your child achieve their academic goals. I received my degree in business and my minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I am extremely knowledgeable in Spanish, being fluent and having tutored students of all ages and levels to help improve their written,...
I am a college student at UCM where I am getting a degree inn Biology with a concentration in Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation. I have a year of tutoring experience where I tutored in a Spanish class for first year Spanish students. I have 4 years of experience in Spanish. I am most comfortable with teaching Science...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently hold a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and am working on my Master's. I have several years of childcare experience under my belt and love working with kids! I am also happy to help care for pets and assist with homework as needed. In my free time, I enjoy playing hockey, playing the violin, and reading...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsea was a pleasure and our son loved her! I'd absolutely recommend her."
Lindsay M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Washington University in St. Louis in 2019, and I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas. My background in psychological science sets me apart from other tutors and enables me to help my students to not only earn...
5.0
"Julia has worked with my three kids over the last year and has been incredible. I have two with ADD that she very accurately evaluated, then put together a lesson plan that has all of my kids on a path to success. She knows the ins and outs of the software that...
Jennifer K.
Shanice W.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
International Teacher With Several Years Of Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for stopping by my profile. I am a 32-year-old international teacher with several years of babysitting/child care experience. I have a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Special Education. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I have my own transportation and I...
Shanice can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shanice is absolutely the best with our 18 month twin boys! She is super kind and caring and always has fun activities planned to do with the kiddos. They enjoy her so much that they get upset when she leaves for the day. Needless to say, 100% I recommend her to...
Jacqueline F.
Sarah T.
Kansas City, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Nanny, Certified Teacher, Master's In Special Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During undergraduate and graduate school, I nannied full time for 3 different families (2 with newborns) throughout at 5 year period. I've been an educator for 15 years, teaching every grade, PreK-12th. I have been CPR certified multiple times in the past and have completed student crisis intervention trainings 6 times. I have a...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(4)
Hi Parents! My Name Is Donesha! Im A Young Energetic Dependable Person! I Lovingly Cooked, Cleaned, Played With, Transported, Educated, And Cared For Children Between The Ages Of 3 Weeks Up To 8 Years Old. Ive Tutored And Assisted Them With Assignments For Subjects Like Math, Science, Reading, Art, And History. Carefully...
Donesha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My name is Nancy. Donesha was fantastic! Kind and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our children activities. Highly recommend!!!"
Nancy B.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Theresa, and I am a retired teacher. I LOVE kids, the elderly , animals and much more. I am a very dependable and a responsible person. I also am a very organized person. I have raised 3 boys of my own, who all are out on their own. Yes, I'm experiencing the Empty Nest Syndrome. That brings me to you, I would...
4.0
"We loved how helpful she was with our son who has a learning disability. She tried really hard to make my son enjoy every minute while learning. I recommend her for tutoring even if it was for a few sessions."
Daphne G.
Amanda B.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Amanda and I am 29. I am an experienced childcare professional with a background in Montessori teaching. I love hands on activities that help your child's development. I am bilingual fluent in Spanish.
I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time outside, reading, crafting and playing games.
I have...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda has taken care of my dog Kiki several times over the last 3 years and is always such a blessing to have over!
She meticulously follows my notes for feeding and walks and always takes care of my home too while I’m away.
She’s a joy to work with and I would...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Shene (pronounced like Jenna but with a "sh" instead of the j). In my free time, I love to garden, read, watch movies, and spend time with my family which consists of my husband, my parents, two sisters and a brother who I helped raise. My niece and nephew are the light of my life and I love to spend time with them as...
Shene can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Shene babysat my two children (2 and 5) for a few hours and they absolutely loved her! They keep asking when they’ll get to hangout with her again. Will definitely be using her for all our babysitting and nannying needs in the future. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I spent many years caring for my nieces over winter and summer breaks and now work as a substitute teacher for a public elementary school (Pre-K - 6th grade) and an employee early childhood center for a large regional health system. As a sitter/nanny, I care for children of all ages, including infants, for date nights,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany has done a great job taking care of my 8-month old. She's been always on time and very detail-oriented. My son loves her. I would highly recommend. "
Daisha C.
Debra K.
Kansas City, MO
$19-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
Nanny Looking For A Long Term Full Time Position In Denver Metro Area
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years home child care experience, Early Childhood Education Classes and 8 years experience as a Nanny. I believe that the care of children is the most important thing we can do in life. There is no greater joy than knowing that you have instilled in a child the quest for knowledge, the concept of a conscience; right...
Debra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debbie K. joined our family in 2018 when our daughter was 3 months old. She is the baby whisperer! Our daughter was always thrilled to see her in the mornings before we left for work and we always felt confident that she was being taken care of at the highest...
Jamie G.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amelia, I'm 28, and mom to a wonderful 14-month-old boy B. I have been a nanny for most of my life since I was 15. I took a break when I had my baby.
I was hoping to find the right family who needed care 2-3 days a week, between Monday-Thursday, and was alright with me bringing B with me to their home.
I...
Amelia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia has tons of experience with children of all ages! She is a great caretaker and I would recommend her to any family."
Sydney S.
Justine P.
Mission, KS
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently a special education teacher in the Kansas City, KS school district for early childhood! In August 2017 I earned my masters degree in special education and during that time I tutored children and worked part time with children in a variety of settings, including private school settings, public school settings, and...
5.0
"Justine was absolutely amazing with my 3rd grader. She has "out of the box" ideas that really helped my daughter to grasp math concepts that she hadn't been able to before. I would recommend Justine time and time again!!"
Misha S.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Independence, MO
Chelsea K.
5.0
Chelsea was a pleasure and our son loved her! I'd absolutely recommend her.
- Lindsay M.
Julia R.
5.0
Julia has worked with my three kids over the last year and has been incredible. I have two with ADD that she very accurately evaluated, then put together a lesson plan that has all of my kids on a path to success. She knows the ins and outs of the software that is used in our district which is...
- Jennifer K.
Shanice W.
5.0
Ms. Shanice is AMAZING! If I can give her 100 stars, I would. She helped us with our very energetic 2 year old son and he clicked with her immediately. It usually takes him some time to warm up to new people and he is definitely a mommy and daddy boy, but when he was able to bond with her...
- Jasmine B.
Donesha T.
5.0
FABULOUS!!! She is so incredibly professional, polite, engaged, fun and interactive - our LO absolutely thrives with her care!
- Leslie S.
Theresa K.
4.0
We loved how helpful she was with our son who has a learning disability. She tried really hard to make my son enjoy every minute while learning. I recommend her for tutoring even if it was for a few sessions.
- Daphne G.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Independence, MO
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Independence, MO?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Independence, MO on Care.com will cost an average of $16.33 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Independence, MO?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Independence, MO. You can search for candidates by their distance from Independence and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Independence that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Independence, MO?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Independence have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Independence, MO?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Independence, MO, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Independence, MO can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.